ISD 200 recently held a ceremony to award students with recognitions for academic and athletic accomplishments, and name scholarship winners for the class of 2022, at the Annual Awards Night Ceremony. Newly-named Principal Scott Dorn opened the evening with comments about the District, the students, and staff. Click here for audio A total of …
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Spiral Foods Expansion Nears Completion
Renovations and work on the expansion at Spiral Natural Foods in Hastings are nearing completion. According to information provided by Spiral, the new space is almost ready, and they are hoping to open by the middle of June. New coolers and freezers are in, and the last bit of equipment is on the way. The …
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Chase Ends With Crash
On Monday afternoon in Hastings, a police pursuit northbound on Highway 61 over the Mississippi River bridge ended with a crash at the entrance to MRI Underground Contracting. According to available information and witness accounts, officers attempted to stop the vehicle after learning the driver had a warrant. After the vehicle crashed, the driver fled …
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Jurgens Files For Senate Seat
On Friday, State Representative Tony Jurgens officially filed to seek election this fall to the Minnesota Senate in the newly created Senate District 41. The new Minnesota Senate District 41 includes the cities of Grant, Lake Elmo, Lake Saint Croix Beach, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Saint Mary’s Point, Afton, and much of Cottage Grove, and the …
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Charges Filed Against Day Care Owner
An in-home daycare operator in Hastings is facing charges of assaulting a 4-month-old child after a police report was filed against the operator in January. According to available information, 37-year-old Megan Appert is charged with first degree assault, causing great bodily harm on a boy while in her care. The victim’s mother filed a report …
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Harbor Begins Pastoral Search
The Harbor Church in Hastings has announced that they are starting the process of calling a new lead pastor for the congregation. In a video posted to social media, Pastor Jim Anderson says he has no intention of stepping down until the process is complete. Click here for audio For now, the congregation and …
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DIY Park Cleanup Update
The City of Hastings Parks and Recreation Department reports that 12 organizations and families have already taken time to clean up Hastings Parks and Trails during the Hastings DIY Park Cleanup Event. Groups include the families of Butch Peine, the Caneffs, the Crisps, ant the Olerichs, the Hastings Hawks, Rivertown Lions Club, ISD 200 3rd …
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Volunteers Clean Up At Spring Lake Park Reserve
The staff of Dakota County Parks report that the Hastings Environmental Protectors recently completed a cleanup effort at Spring Lake Park Reserve and other areas along the banks of the Mississippi River nearby. County park management continue to stress the need for volunteer efforts to maintain the natural beauty of the county’s undeveloped park areas, …
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Randolph School Names Students Of The Month
The Randolph Students of the Month for May are senior Lindsey Vandesteeg and seventh-grader Verena Rae Boehne. According to published information, Vandesteeg’s parents are Tony and Heidi Vandesteeg and her favorite subject in school is being a student aide. Lindsey is in band and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Vandesteeg plans to attend …
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March For Them Monday
The 7th Annual March for Them is scheduled for Monday, May 30th, with participants marching from Red Wing to Hastings to honor local service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. March organizer Tom Wright recently commented on the meaning of the march for him. Click here for audio He …
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